Lladro Kintaro And The Bear

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Lladro Kintaro And The BearLimited edition of 3,50011.75 x 12.25

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Lladro Kintaro And The Bear

Kintaro usually translated as "Golden Boy", is a hero from Japanese folklore and a popular character in noh and kabuki drama. Although there are various legends about his origin, they all agree that he was incredibly strong, tireless and courageous. Similarly to the case of Momotaro, it is the character's attributes that have ended up associating him with Tango no Sekku, or Boy's Day, which Japanese people celebrate by giving gifts of these characters as well as Samurai Boys or traditional armor. Following this interpretation, Lladro has depicted Kintaro's most distinctive features and recognizable symbols, while also including additional elements to embellish the piece. The scene shows the hero riding on a big bear, reminding us of Kintaro's childhood spent in the forests in the company of animals. According to legend, besides being his best friends they also acted as his messengers or mounts to ride on, and some even speak of Kintaro sumo wrestling with bears. In keeping with tradition, Kintaro normally only wears a red bib on which the Japanese character for gold is written kin, and Lladro has added a vest. One can appreciate the noteworthy work of ornamentation and decoration imitating traditional Japanese embroidery. We also see him carrying a big battle axe, his only possession and a symbol of thunder.Limited edition of 3,50011.75 x 12.25